Tigger's Green Paw
Wild Garlic

Animal Safety: Dogs: No Cats: No Rabbits: No

Free Grazing: Can be poisonous to animals

Lifespan: Perennial.

Flower: May
Harvest: March to June

About:
Wild Garlic dies back in the autumn and re grows from the bulb in the spring. It also produces seeds, so it readily spreads through the seeds and underground through the bulbs.

A plant can grow 50cm (19.5 in) high and 100cm (39 in) wide

Wild garlic is found throughout the UK, especially in moist, shaded woodland areas. 
Wild garlic, also known as ramsons or bear garlic, as bears used to eat it to regain their strength when emerging from hibernation.
Wild Garlic has a long history in the UK, with evidence suggesting its use by Celtic Britons over 1,500 years ago. It is a common sight in British woodlands, especially ancient ones, where it's considered an indicator species.
Indicator species often represent the broader health of an ecosystem, as their well-being is linked to the overall conditions of the area. 
 
Traditionally, it was used for both medicinal purposes and as a food source. 
The leaves and flowers have been used in various dishes, including soups, salads, and pestos, as well as for their purported medicinal benefits. 

Folklore and Beliefs:
In folklore, wild garlic was believed to ward off evil spirits and vampires. Some believed it was a remedy for various ailments, even being carried in pockets to prevent the flu. 

Photograph: Ian Stephens